Clear Admit Event Series: Deferred Enrollment MBA Application Insight, Join us February 2nd and 9th
Do you have your sights set on Deferred Enrollment MBA programs? Join us to hear how to amp up your application for these special pathways to b-school.
Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but deferred enrollment MBA programs allow candidates to apply – and secure a seat in a future class – during their senior years of college or final years of masters study. How can you demonstrate your fit for this kind of program? How should you approach the admissions process? Hear directly from leading programs in this two-part series in February 2022.
In each 60-minute panel event, we will speak with representatives from leading MBA programs to learn about their deferred enrollment opportunities. The panel presentation will be followed by a 20-30 minute Q&A breakout room with each participating school. During the panel, we will cover:
- Program structures and admissions requirements
- An overview of the application process
- Characteristics of strong deferred enrollment applicants
- Application advice direct from the schools
See below for which MBA programs will be represented in each session:
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022, 12 p.m. EST
- UC Berkeley Haas Accelerated Access
- Carnegie Mellon Tepper Future Business Leaders
- Chicago Booth Scholars Program
- Columbia Business School Deferred Enrollment Program
Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, 12 p.m. EST
- MIT Sloan MBA Early Admission
- UVA Darden Future Year Scholars Program
- Wharton School Moelis Advance Access Program
- Yale SOM Silver Scholars
We hope to see you there! Register here.
MBA Applywire
Licensed PE in Mech Eng; GMAT Focus Score; Limited EC's; BS ME at Georgia Tech with Highest Honors and Econ Minor
Work Experience
- Worked Offshore for 1.5 years on Oil Rig
- Project / Package / Systems Engineering 4+ Years Experience
African American male - 28.
My goal for an MBA is to build tools for music creators. I joined a band during Covid and found a passion for digital music creation and machine learning, but I lack the business skills.
Top Choices:
HBS: Offers cross-registration with Berklee for classes like audio engineering and entertainment law, plus a chance to collaborate with potential users and experts in the music field.
MIT: Media Lab aligns with some of the audio breakthroughs I’m interested in
My challenge is a lower GPA. How can I offset that weakness?
White Male with Non-Target (T100) undergrad degree in International Studies.
Would like to pivot into Corporate Strategy specifically focused on international business/emerging markets.
Classic low GPA high GMAT conundrum. Nothing special in extracurriculars (although I do have a number of outdoor-oriented hobbies).
Confident in my Recommendations/Essay writing skills.
I attended a top 25 state school and have extensive extracurricular experience, including serving a 2-year church mission, managing a college prep program for underprivileged students, and running a nonprofit in Ukraine.
My post-MBA goal is to build a company focused on housing affordability.
Enlisted military, stem degree from top LAC, currently at a nonprofit. My post mba goal is to do management consulting for a couple years then get back into the nonprofit space. Taking the GRE in December
MBA LiveWire
Applied through consortium
Brazilian undergrad, UCLA masters
5 YoE in Marketing
Dear International Applicants,
To increase your chances of receiving an offer, try to participate in webinars several times. Listen carefully to the admissions committees, as they provide valuable insights and guidance on preparing for MBA essays and interviews. Additionally, reach out to current students. I understand that it can be challenging to connect with them, but persistence pays off. In my case, only two out of ten student ambassadors responded, but their feedback was invaluable.
Also, request at least two mock interviews with them if possible. Beyond that, try to connect with alumni, as they play a key role in supporting applicants. Their endorsement can demonstrate to MBA schools that you are genuinely interested and committed to the program.
I mention these strategies because I encountered these challenges myself, and they helped me greatly along the way.
Best of luck!
Non-B4 Consultant